Does your hotel offer meeting and/or conference space? Have you noticed a trend in the RFP’s you receive from group asking about your.. “green” ..or ..“sustainable” ..initiatives? All sign are pointing in the direction of a widespread increase in this trend; Even with the current recession, business meetings in the United States alone constitute an amazing 175 dollar billion industry & Americans make more than 400 million long distance business trip each year. Don’t let your hotel miss an opportunity to garner its share of group business.
Despite a global recession, investment levels in energy efficiency have remained strong, according to the Energy Efficiency Indicator (EEI) released June 3, 2010 by Johnson Controls (NYSE: JCI). As stated in this report, the primary motivation driving sustainable investment is cost savings, with 97% of respondent identifying it as significant. Or, as stated by Dennis Quaintance, CEO of Proximity Hotels “It ain’t sustainable to go broke.” What is a “Green Meeting”? The Convention Industry Council (CIC) presented this definition: “A green meeting or event incorporates environmental considerations to minimize its negative impact on the environment.” There are almost a limitless number of ways to green a meeting & many of these offers opportunities to save money and increase efficiency. Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/4470477
